Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking an Assistant Coach for its Men's and Women's Swimming team. The successful candidate will support the head coach in various capacities including planning, coaching, and recruiting outstanding student-athletes. This role demands strong swimming knowledge, organizational skills, and an understanding of NCAA regulations. Join a passionate coaching staff committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment while developing high-level swimmers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching, recruiting, and planning for Men's and Women's swimming.
• Make recommendations for meet line-ups and communication with recruits.
• Coordinate team practices and support head coach's plans.

Skills

Strong knowledge of swimming skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Recruiting ability

Commitment to diversity

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 06/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1010024

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Coach - Mens & Womens Swimming

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire.

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs within NCAA , Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in supporting the Head Coach in achieving the overall goals of the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding meet line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, travel coordination, and representing the Men’s and Women’s Swimming programs to constituents).

Description

Join our team and have the opportunity to coach and lead a combined Ivy League team on the rise that possess a collaborative, passionate, and tenacious staff. We are looking to add a self-starter; someone with interest recruiting high-level swimmers who are also scholars, has strong deck personality.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of swimming skills and strategies in one or more areas (e.g., event group training, film review, etc.).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Milana Socha, Head Coach - Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Please upload under the Additional Document #1— one sample of an event specific swim practice for these three events: 50 free, 200 IM, and 500 free.

Additional Document #2- upload a list of references and/or letter(s) of recommendation

Optional Documents: Coaching Philosophy

A skills proficiency work sample test will be required during the interview process.

Please note this position cannot support H1B visa sponsorship.

• Contributes to planning and implementing the conditioning, training, and coaching programs for swimming.
• Assists head coach in planning and conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
• During competition, makes recommendations to head coach regarding adjustments to strategies and line-ups.
• Teaches swimming skills to student-athletes during team practices, meets, and individual/small group training sessions.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues and development of culture and leadership on the team.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 50

Description

• Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, e-mail, social media; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school/club coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
• Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA .
• Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Description

Administration

• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the swimming programs, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
• Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans (food orders, itineraries, etc).
• Assists the coaching staff in coordinating a social media plan and creating/posting content.
• Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the program.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 20

Description

Other

• Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the swimming programs through swim lessons, camps, clinics, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the swimming programs in an exemplary fashion.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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-- Performs other duties as assigned

Supplemental Questions

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• If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Additional Document #1
Optional Documents
• Additional Document #2

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